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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.72, 494.70 and 137.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.72, 494.70 and 137.32 is: 206.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.72 : 494.70 = 137.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.72/494.70 = 137.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.72x = 494.70 × 137.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.72x = 67,932.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,932.20/329.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.03

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